DECEMBER 2023 NAPOLCOM EXAM: Requirements and Application

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The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Examination is an assessment administered by the NAPOLCOM in the Philippines for individuals who wish to join the Philippine National Police (PNP) or for those already in the service who seek promotion.

The NAPOLCOM exam consists of two types: the Entrance Exam and the Promotional Exam. The Entrance Exam is for those who aspire to become police officers and have not yet joined the PNP. It tests the applicants’ abilities in communication skills, logical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and general knowledge. On the other hand, the Promotional Exam is for active members of the PNP who want to advance their career to a higher rank. It measures their knowledge, skills, and competence in the duties and responsibilities of their current rank and the rank they are aiming for.

Passing the NAPOLCOM exam is a crucial step in becoming a member of the PNP or in advancing one’s career within the organization.

2023 NAPOLCOM Exam Schedule:

Title of Examination Date of Examination Online Registration Processing of Application
PNP Entrance Exam December 10, 2023 November 7-17, 2023 November 7-21, 2023
PNP Promotional Exam December 10, 2023 November 7-17, 2023 November 7-21, 2023

What are the Qualifications?

  • For PNP Entrance Examination
    • Filipino Citizen
    • Bachelor’s degree holder
    • Not more than 30 years old
    • Must be at least one meter and fifty-seven centimeters (1.57m) in height for males and one meter and fifty-two centimeters (1.52m) for females
  • For PNP Promotional Examinations
    • Patrolman/Patrolwoman with a temporary appointment due to lack of appropriate eligibility

Requirements for Entrance Exam:

  • Printed Confirmation Letter with a corresponding reference number confirming the scheduled appointment (Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with a reference number shall be entertained);
  • Printout of Filled-out Application Form (PAS-QFM-QOP15-01) and Index Card, duly accomplished by the applicant, and two (2) recent and identical and color 1×1 ID pictures with white background and complete name tag (indicated rank before the first, middle and last name, if PNP member);
  • One (1) legal size window envelope with twenty-one pesos (Php 21.00) worth of mailing stamp;
  • Transcript of Scholastic Record with Special Order issued by CHED and Diploma from CHED-accredited schools, state universities, and colleges; and
  • Birth Certificate in security paper issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) or certified true copy of the Birth Certificate issued by the Local Civil Registrar and duly authenticated by the PSA.
  • For a Patrolman/Patrolwoman with a temporary appointment, a certified true copy of the Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment, or Special Order is also required for submission.

Requirements for Promotional Exam:

  • Printed Confirmation Letter with a corresponding reference number confirming the scheduled appointment (Only applicants with a confirmed scheduled appointment with reference number shall be entertained);
  • Printout of Filled-out Application Form (PAS-QFM-QOP15-02) and Index Card, duly accomplished by the applicant, and two (2) recent and identical and color 1×1 ID pictures with white background and complete name tag (indicated rank before the first, middle and last name); 
  • NAPOLCOM Examination Fee:
    Police Officer 4th Class Exam – 400.00
    Police Officer 3rd Class Exam – 450.00
    Police Officer 2nd Class Exam – 500.00
    Police Officer 1st Class Exam – 600.00
  • One (1) legal size window envelope with twenty-one pesos (Php 21.00) worth of mailing stamp;
  • Certified true copy of Attested Appointment, Plantilla Appointment, or PNP Absorption Order; and
  • Certificate of Eligibility or Report of Rating/Certification issued by the NAPOLCOM Central Office, CSC Certificate of Eligibility, and/or PRC Board Certificate.

Passing Score

 All examinees whether entrance or promotional exams must obtain a passing score of at least 70%.

Step-by-step Process for the Online Registration

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) shall open the NAPOLCOM Online Scheduling System (NOSS) on November 7, 2023 (at exactly 12:00 noon) for the nationwide conduct of the PNP Entrance (PNPE) Examination andPNP Promotional Examination.

For applicants with existing NOSS account:

1) Log in to his/her NOSS account and update his/her transaction branch; and
2) Update his/her personal information, if applicable.

For applicants without a NOSS account:

Before registering in the NOSS, the applicant shall prepare the scanned copies of the requirements (in JPEG or PNG format) enumerated in Step No. 7 hereunder. Thereafter, the following steps shall be followed:

Step 1: Go directly to https://www.napolcom-noss.org website or though the link found in the NAPOLCOM FB page https://www.facebook.com/NationalPoliceCommission or the NAPOLCOM website www.napolcom.gov.ph.

Step 2: Click the Register Here button to create an account.

Step 3: Read Data Privacy Notice and click Proceed.

Step 4: For non-PNP personnel applying for PNPE, select Civilian button. If applicant is already a PNP member, click the PNP Personnel button.

Step 5: Fill in the personal details required in the fields. Do not leave any blank fields. Type N/A if not applicable.

Step 6: Select Region to process documents.

Step 7: Submit/Upload the scanned copy (JPEG or PNG format) of the following:

a. One (1) government issued ID with signature (National ID, SSS, GSIS, Voter’s, Postal, Passport, Driver’s License, PRC, etc.);
b. Passport size photo with name tag (without cap) with white background and complete name tag (indicate rank before the first, middle and last names, if PNP member); and
c. Specimen Signature.

Step 8: Click the Finish Button.

Step 9: Log-in to the NOSS account and check if the NAPOLCOM Regional Office validated the uploaded scanned documents. Once the documents have already been validated, the available test center and apply buttons are shown. Click the Apply Examination button and select Region, Testing Center, Examination Category and Examination Date. Submit the application by clicking the Apply Button.

Step 10: A FOR PAYMENT validation status will appear in the dashboard and the applicant will be advised to proceed to the Regional Office for the payment of the examination fee and for the submission of one (1) legal-size window envelope with P21.00 worth of stamp.

Hereunder are the rates of examination fee per examination category:

a. Four Hundred Pesos (P400.00) for PNP Entrance Examination,

b. Four Hundred Pesos (P400.00) for Police Officer 4th Class Examination,

c. Four Hundred Fifty Pesos (P450.00) for Police Officer 3rd Class Examination,

d. Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) for Police Officer 2nd Class Examination,

e. Six Hundred Pesos (P600.00) for Police Officer 1st Class Examination.

The NOSS will prompt the “for payment status” after all applications of their respective regions are completed and validated.

Step 11: Once payment has been validated, applicants will be notified through email when the NOA will be available for printing. The FOR EXAMINATION status is shown. The Examinee Profile Sheet (EPS) which will be generated by the NOSS must be printed by the applicant for presentation and submission to the proctor on the date of examination.

Coverage of Exams (Entrance)

  • General lnformation
    • Philippine Constitution and History
    • PNP Law and History
    • Criminal Justice System
    • Current Events
    • Social Awareness and Value Judgment
  • Verbal Reasoning
    • Vocabulary
    • Comprehension
    • Grammar
  • Quantitative Reasoning
    • Basic Concepts
    • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Logical Reasoning
    • Verbal
    • Non-Verbal

Coverage of Exam (Promotional)

  • General lnformation
    • Current Events (national and international events and developments)
    • Philippine Constitution
    • Philippine Histry and History of the PNP(Significant Events, People and Places)
    • Application of the Philippine Criminal Justice System
    • Social awareness (Environmental and Ecological laws-Clean Air Act and Ecological Waste Management Act and Issues)
    • Grammar Analysis
  • Police Administration
    • Organizational Structure (Line of Authority)
    • Personnel Policies and Procedures
    • Disciplinary Machinery
    • Complaints and Grievance Procedures (Basic Knowledge)
    • Morale and Welfare
    • Date Analysis
    • Local Chief Executives Powers (vis-à-vis Police)
    • NAPOLCOM vis-à-vis Police
    • Civil Service Rules and Regulations
    • Community and Service-Oriented Policing (NAPOLCOM Res. No. 2015-342)
    • Drill and Ceremonies
  • Police Administration
    • Police Operational Procedures (POP dated December 2013)
    • Managing Police/Patrol Operations
    • Traffic Management
    • Laws and Jurisprudence related to police work
  • Values and Ethical Standards
    • PNP Code of Ethical Standards/Protocols
    • RA 6713/RA 3019
    • RA 9485/Citizen’s Charter/Quality Service Lane
    • Gender and Development
    • PGS/PNP P.A.T.R.O.L. Plan 2030
    • Uprightness

2023 NAPOLCOM Exam Schedule

Shown below is the schedule for 2022 NAPOLCOM entrance and promotional exams:

Date of Examination Name of Examination Application Period Target Release of Results
June 17, 2023 PNP Entrance Exam May 8-18, 2023 September 2023 (Estimated)
June 18, 2023 PNP Promotional Exam May 8-18, 2023 September 2023 (Estimated)
December 2023 (Est.) PNP Entrance Exam To be announced To be announced
December 2023 (Est.) PNP Promotional Exam To be announced To be announced

PNP Entrance Exam Statistics and Passing Rate

Here is the summary of results for PNP Entrance Exam in previous years:

Exam Date Type of Exam No. of Examinees No. of Passers Passing Rate
December 2022 Entrance 28,231 9,768 34.60%
April 2022 Entrance 20,706 6,953 33.58%
July-August 2021 Entrance 7,325 919 12.55%
October 2019 Entrance 34,984 3,684 10.53%
April 2019 Entrance 32,972 5,121 15.53%
October 2018 Entrance 32,912 3,742 11.37%

PNP Promotional Exam Statistics and Passing Rate

Here is the summary of results for PNP Promotional Exam in previous years:

Exam Date Type of Exam No. of Examinees No. of Passers Passing Rate
December 2022 Promotional 8,771 4,278 48.77%
April 2022 Promotional 10,548 5,523 52.36%
July-August 2021 Promotional 3,122 825 26.43%
October 2019 Promotional 11,402 2,808 24.63%
April 2019 Promotional 13,447 5,481 40.76%
October 2018 Promotional 12,602 4,410 34.99%

New PNP Entrance and Promotional Exams’ Titles

Beginning March 2019, NAPOLCOM has utilized the new examination titles for all examination categories. This is in pursuant to R.A 11200 or “An Act Providing for the Rank Classification in the Philippine National Police, amending for the purpose Section 28 of Republic act No. 6975, as amended, otherwise known as the Department of the Interior and Local Government Act of 1990”. This aims to modify the PNP rank classification as well as standardize how police officers are addressed.

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Exam Updates

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